Wednesday 21 August 2013

Bird of Paradise flower (Strelitzia reginae) by Janet


These bird-like flowers are named after the Birds of Paradise found in the region of Papua New Guinea and Northern Australia.  

Bird of Paradise plants (Strelitzia) are actually related to bananas, being in the same plant family (Musaceae) and have similar leaves. The flowers are orange with a blue tongue, and the reddish-green part is a bract (or modified leaf). 

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